Looking - S40 but not T4

Haizum74 · Aug 28th, 2012, 22:05

A friend of mine has asked me to have a look for a motor for him. As insurance is too high for a T4 he wants to go up to 1.8 so if anyone knows of any S40s around Yorkshire could you let me know. Cheers.

m1tch1987 · Aug 28th, 2012, 23:05

Don't discount the V40s, I was set on getting an S40 but im so glad I got a V40 instead, they are the same size just with more boot room and better all round visability as it has extra windows lol just an idea if they can't find an S40.

toxophilus · Aug 29th, 2012, 08:27

If you're going up to 1.8, look out for which engine - I'm lead to believe that the 1.8 GDi (which I understand is a Mitsubishi unit??) is not compatible with the increased levels of ethanol which will be added to unleaded petrol over the next couple of years. It's being increased from 5% to 10% and Volvo have said that the 1.8 GDi is NOT capable of running on this much ethanol.

s40madness · Aug 29th, 2012, 08:48

In terms of insurance i found it quite a nice surprise with the volvos because dispite only being 20 years old i can insure a 2.0t for only 40 quid a year more than 1.8 and the 1.6 was more expensive.. go figure

Alex121 · Aug 29th, 2012, 12:44

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Originally Posted by s40madness

In terms of insurance i found it quite a nice surprise with the volvos because dispite only being 20 years old i can insure a 2.0t for only 40 quid a year more than 1.8 and the 1.6 was more expensive.. go figure

Same here. A T4 for me at 21 was only £200 ish more than my 1997 1.4i Corsa B.....Given the difference in performance (90hp to 200hp) I was shocked that that was it...I don't understand how they work out their prices??

If insurance is an issue I would go for the 2.0T, that was only around £80 more than my corsa and has the best MPG of all the petrols, at least that's what I've heard....

mechakev · Aug 29th, 2012, 12:49

"2.0T, that was only around £80 more than my corsa and has the best MPG of all the petrols, at least that's what I've heard.... "

Hahahahah. No.

Alex121 · Aug 29th, 2012, 12:51

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Originally Posted by mechakev

"2.0T, that was only around £80 more than my corsa and has the best MPG of all the petrols, at least that's what I've heard.... "

Hahahahah. No.

Lol, Well, as said, it's what I heard....

My T4 can be pretty good on fuel when I remember how to be economical in it so I can't see why the 2.0T wouldn't be better?

Do you do city driving all the time?

Haizum74 · Aug 29th, 2012, 13:04

Ok, thanks for the replies chaps (and chapesses if that is the case). I didnt even consider the 2.0T so I will mention it to him.

Alex121 · Aug 29th, 2012, 13:09

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Originally Posted by Haizum74

Ok, thanks for the replies chaps (and chapesses if that is the case). I didnt even consider the 2.0T so I will mention it to him.

I googled a random york postcode so don't know if this is even local to your friend lol

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...11jb?logcode=p

toxophilus · Aug 29th, 2012, 13:15

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Originally Posted by mechakev

"2.0T, that was only around £80 more than my corsa and has the best MPG of all the petrols, at least that's what I've heard.... "

Hahahahah. No.

Used to have a 2.0T myself - it was woeful on fuel. Lucky if I could get 28mpg out of it most of the time. Best it ever did was 40mpg but that was on a 300 mile motorway journey, but that was pure fluke.

As for the insurance, don't bet on it being much cheaper than a T4 depending upon where you are in the country.

Aug 28th, 2012, 22:05	#1
Haizum74 Master Member Last Online: May 31st, 2024 20:27 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: York/Selby	Looking - S40 but not T4 A friend of mine has asked me to have a look for a motor for him. As insurance is too high for a T4 he wants to go up to 1.8 so if anyone knows of any S40s around Yorkshire could you let me know. Cheers. __________________ '08 V50 2.0D

Aug 28th, 2012, 23:05	#2
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Don't discount the V40s, I was set on getting an S40 but im so glad I got a V40 instead, they are the same size just with more boot room and better all round visability as it has extra windows lol just an idea if they can't find an S40. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

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toxophilus Anti-Social Genius Last Online: Oct 9th, 2014 09:12 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burnley	If you're going up to 1.8, look out for which engine - I'm lead to believe that the 1.8 GDi (which I understand is a Mitsubishi unit??) is not compatible with the increased levels of ethanol which will be added to unleaded petrol over the next couple of years. It's being increased from 5% to 10% and Volvo have said that the 1.8 GDi is NOT capable of running on this much ethanol. __________________ VOC 23115 MY2002 P2 V70 D5 SE John Ellison Photography

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mechakev Master Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2022 19:38 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: York	"2.0T, that was only around £80 more than my corsa and has the best MPG of all the petrols, at least that's what I've heard.... " Hahahahah. No. __________________ '04 s60 d5 se. Brrruuuummm etc

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Haizum74 Master Member Last Online: May 31st, 2024 20:27 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: York/Selby	Ok, thanks for the replies chaps (and chapesses if that is the case). I didnt even consider the 2.0T so I will mention it to him. __________________ '08 V50 2.0D

Aug 29th, 2012, 08:48	#4
s40madness Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2013 15:22 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: heathfield	In terms of insurance i found it quite a nice surprise with the volvos because dispite only being 20 years old i can insure a 2.0t for only 40 quid a year more than 1.8 and the 1.6 was more expensive.. go figure

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